The Finger Lakes
Our backyard Our two days in the Finger Lakes were relaxing and mellow compared to our fast pace adventuring. It was so nice to have a …
Our backyard Our two days in the Finger Lakes were relaxing and mellow compared to our fast pace adventuring. It was so nice to have a …
Today was one of another one of those magical days. Due to weather conditions, we had rescheduled Drews hot air balloon ride for this morning. …
We were so thrilled to have Mike join us on Friday! We had such a relaxing day for New York City: Old Swedish marionette …
I have always wanted to go to the top of the Statue of Liberty. Thankfully, I have a sister in law that is an incredible …
The view from the Westin Grand CentralBiking the Brooklyn BridgeMidtown from BrooklynPlaying with the localsFederal Hallthe Bible Washington was sworn in withWe ran into the …
Washington’s QuartersWe couldn’t get enough of the raspberries that grew throughout the parkThe field where they drilledThe Beautiful Chapel dedicated to the founders and their …
The Powerful CycloramaLearning How to Fire a CannonRunning Through the BattlefieldsReciting the Gettysburg AddressThe Peaceful CemeteryLuke’s Favorite Statue of Robert E LeePickett’s charge Our plan was …
We loved the Valley Forge Ward and we especially loved that the Fergusons joining us there for church. We loved free Sundays at the Philadelphia Art …
One of my favorite places to visit is the Priesthood Restoration Site in Harmony, Pennsylvania. In this humble location 2/3 of the Book of Mormon was …
Sacred GroveLily ready with her nature journal!The Smith FarmThe Frame HouseAdmiring the gardenDrew and Lily found a bird’s nest in the rafters of the barnThe …
We started the fourth on the American side of Niagara Falls with thousands of fellow US citizens celebrating our country’s independence. And then, although …
Antietam was quite a contrast to Appomattox. The feeling was completely different. Regardless of the amazing visitor center, the organized auto tour of the battlefield, …
We have driven thousands of miles in two short weeks and have been moving at quite a clip. It was time to slow down and …
The civil war is a dark spot in our nations history. Bloodshed, carnage, brutality, starvation, lives destroyed, homes burned, lifestyles destroyed, brother pitted against brother …
20/61- Before I came to Congaree I thought it was a swamp. In coming to the park I was corrected- Congaree is a Floodplain forest- …
Initially we had scoffed when we heard that the Great Smokies were the most visited National Park. After spending two days there we changed our …
18/61- At 412 discovered miles and counting, Mammoth Cave is the longest cave in the world. We arrived in the early evening when the cave …
17/61- Shiny, steel and shimmering at 650 ft the Gateway Arch is the tallest man-made structure in the US. It is a feat of monumental proportions and …
Missouri Church History-Six summers ago I embarked on a church history tour with the kids. Somehow, we convinced the Richardson’s to join us for the …
16/61- It was such a gorgeous drive through South Fork Colorado to reach Great Sand Dunes National Park. As we approached, it was almost as …